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Taylor Knights
Outdoor dining area
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard patio in Melbourne with concrete slab and a roof extension.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard patio in Melbourne with concrete slab and a roof extension.
Davidson Design Studio
A Palm Springs inspired, arid garden provides a beautiful backdrop to this stunning modern home by Latitude 37 Homes. The courtyard swimming pool is wrapped on all sides by the home with large window walls providing views at every angle. Succulents provide accent against the pavement and boundary walls.
Mihaly Slocombe
Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open.
For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility.
The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors.
Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.
Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
In south Seattle, a tiny backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining. Raised garden beds for edible plants provide the transition between the existing deck and new patio below, eliminating the need for a railing. A firepit provides the focal point for the new patio. Angles create drama and direct flow to the steel stairs and gate. Installed June, 2014.
Photography: Mark S. Garff ASLA, LLA
Coats Homes
This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with concrete pavers.
This is an example of a small and desert look contemporary courtyard full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with gravel.
SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants.
With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. The gate has become the icing on the cake, all 300 pounds of it!
Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. The garden was installed in December and our client is extremely happy with the results – so are we!
Photo credits, Coreen Schmidt
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Meg Whitmer
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical courtyard partial sun driveway for summer in Miami.
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical courtyard partial sun driveway for summer in Miami.
ODS Architecture
In the evening the garden walls are dramatically lit and the low planting wall transitions into a stone plinth for a soothing stone fountain.
Photo Credit: J. Michael Tucker
Crisp Architects
Photographer: Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a country courtyard patio in New York with a pergola.
Inspiration for a country courtyard patio in New York with a pergola.
Elevate Outdoor
Inspiration for a courtyard patio in St Louis with an outdoor kitchen and natural stone pavers.
Define Landscape Architecture
Sunken courtyard
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Brisbane with natural stone pavers.
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Brisbane with natural stone pavers.
Stone Lotus Landscapes
Judith Russo, Creative Events Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with a fire feature.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with a fire feature.
THE KING'S MASONS
Old World Styling in an intimate setting
Mid-sized traditional courtyard patio in DC Metro with brick pavers and a gazebo/cabana.
Mid-sized traditional courtyard patio in DC Metro with brick pavers and a gazebo/cabana.
Forte Building Group, LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional courtyard shaded garden in Nashville with a garden path and concrete pavers.
Koch Architects
Indoor-outdoor courtyard, living room in mid-century-modern home. Living room with expansive views of the San Francisco Bay, with wood ceilings and floor to ceiling sliding doors. Courtyard with round dining table and wicker patio chairs, orange lounge chair and wood side table. Large potted plants on teak deck tiles in the Berkeley hills, California.
Klopf Architecture
Design ideas for a midcentury courtyard patio in San Francisco with tile and no cover.
Jeffrey Erb
A dark backyard was given a new life with dramatic additions of built in planting beds, custom cut salvaged pavers, green screen trellis and a ton of charm. The reclaimed barn doors add a focal point to the east wall while the custom built two-tier planting system allows vines to fill this garden which spans two floors of the client's home.
Outdoor Courtyard Design Ideas
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